Latest news from Tasmania.
Draft legislation will allow adults and youths to record criminal incidents without risk of prosecution under Tasmanian law.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
The upcoming annual plan will focus on maintaining existing services rather than funding the 'shiny big things' the city has been waiting for.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Three mayoral candidates are running on platforms that directly address Launceston's affordability crisis and council's perceived policy vacuum.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
A motion written using artificial intelligence has sparked questions about whether Launceston council is equipped to tackle the city's challenges.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Launceston council is looking beyond its own coffers to revamp a well-used coastal spot, signalling tighter internal finances.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
A former political ally has joined the council race arguing that escalating charges are deepening disadvantage in the community.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Emerging candidates are promising pro-development platforms and stronger leadership as community trust in local government dwindles.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Motel operators are betting on an accessible clifftop facility to attract visitors and boost accommodation takings.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
A Launceston coaching prospect has secured an assistant role with a VFL team, marking a significant career advancement through connections forged with local players.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
The closure of a historic hall raises questions about the sustainability of Tasmania's cultural infrastructure in the face of mounting pressures.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
A Tasmanian pianist was part of a high-profile performance of the film soundtrack, though behind-the-scenes tensions tell a more complex story.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Tasmanians are increasingly questioning the costs of hosting data centres, even as operators promise renewable energy underpinning.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is proving difficult to enforce, with research showing most young people finding ways around the restrictions.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
The football club is marking 25 years in Tasmania before departing, leaving a mixed economic and cultural legacy.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
The Museum of Old and New Art has been the catalyst for a decade-long tourism renaissance that has made Tasmania one of Australia's most sought-after travel destinations.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
Atlantic salmon farmed in Tasmania's cold southern waters commands premium prices globally but faces growing scrutiny over environmental impacts in the state's pristine waterways.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
A plain-language guide to how Tasmania's schools, university and vocational training fit together, and how families and students find their way through the system.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
A practical guide to Tasmania's public and private hospitals, the statewide health service, primary care and emergency options, and the sector's role as a major island employer.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026
